Board of Governors

about the board of governors

Members of Van Andel Institute’s (VAI) Board of Governors support the Institute financially and are the ambassadors who share VAI’s mission, vision and important work with others to help gain further support to advance the Institute’s efforts.

Board of Governors members are encouraged to make an annual contribution of $3,000 or more per couple. Membership in the Board of Governors is by invitation only.

Co-chairs, Tim Long & Vicky Ludema

Goals

The goals of the Board of Governors are as follows:

Serve as ambassadors and advance the mission and vision of the Institute in the local community.

Remain current on research and educational advancements that are underway at VAI.

Attend special events, lunches and lectures when possible.

Provide perspectives and ideas aimed at advancing VAI’s vision and development activities.

Benefits

The Board of Governors will have a minimum of two invitation lectures and one social engagement each year. Events include:

ABOUT VAI

Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the health and changing the lives of current and future generations, through biomedical research and science education.